The Washington Wizards had high hopes when they traded for Anthony Davis in February, but the big man remains on the sidelines. Davis, who injured his hand in January while with the Dallas Mavericks, has yet to suit up for Washington. As of now, it looks like he'll be out for the rest of March.
The Wizards announced that Davis is still recovering from a torn ligament in his hand and will be re-evaluated at the end of the month. This situation arose after a major trade involving Davis, which included the Mavericks and the Charlotte Hornets. Dallas had brought in the 10-time All-Star for Luka Doncic last season, but Davis managed to play only 31 of 84 possible games for them.
Dallas' decision to trade Doncic to Los Angeles and bring in Davis had significant consequences, including the firing of GM Nico Harrison in November. Doncic is now leading the NBA in scoring and is a strong MVP contender, showing just how impactful that trade has been.
For the Wizards, Davis could be a key player, offering both production and leadership-if he can stay healthy. Unfortunately, injuries have been a recurring theme throughout his career.
With Washington already out of Play-In contention, it makes strategic sense to keep Davis out for the rest of the season. If he can return to form, the Wizards have a promising core to build around, especially after acquiring Trae Young from the Atlanta Hawks.
Young talents like Bilal Coulibaly, Alex Sarr, and Kyshawn George add depth to their roster.
In the 2025-26 season, Davis has averaged 20.4 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 2.8 assists, shooting an impressive 50.6% from the field. The potential is there; it's just a matter of keeping him on the court.